Best way to clean your house to avoid getting sick

These cleaning tricks will help stop the spread of germs when someone is sick.

By Nick Gerhadt

How to disinfect a house after a cold

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Even after someone no longer shows cold symptoms, it’s still important to clean to get rid of any lingering germs. That means washing clothing, bedding and towels around the house, along with continued cleaning of communal areas. Make sure to not keep dirty laundry close to you as you add it to the washer.